Private employers can elect to provide translation services for non-English-speaking employees, but it is not against the law in Florida to require job candidates to speak English. SeeEnglish-Only Rules.

Under Florida labor law, courts and administrative agencies conduct a common law test to determine if an applicant would truly be an independent contractor rather than an employee. SeeOutsourcing and Independent Contractors.

Private employers may grant a hiring preference to honorably discharged veterans and the spouses of veterans with a service-connected disability. See Veterans Preference.

Employers that recruit workers under the age of 18 must be aware of the nuances in Florida's child labor law limiting the hours that such employees may perform, depending on their exact age. SeeUnderage Workers.

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